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Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Option)
The DIC will show information about the vehicle and
the surroundings.
E/M (English/Metric Button): You can change the
display to a metric or English reading at any time by
pressing E/M. This button will also toggle the
odometer display.MODE: Press this button to cycle through three
modes of operation
-- Off, Compass/Temperature
and Trip Computer mode.
In the Trip Computer mode, pressing the MODE
button cycles through the five displays. Press the
MODE button after the last Trip Computer display to
return the DIC to the OFF mode.
Off: No driver information is displayed in this mode
of operation.
Compass/Temperature Mode: One of eight compass
readings and the outside temperature are displayed. If
the temperature is below 38F (3C), the temperature
reading will toggle between displaying the outside
temperature and the word ªICEº for two minutes.
Compass Variance
Compass variance is the difference between magnetic
north and geographic north. In some areas of the
country, the difference is great enough to cause the
compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the
compass variance must be set.
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Error Displays
An error of the vehicle's speed sensor or fuel sender
will cause
-E- to be displayed.
In the absence of vehicle communications, a double
dash ª
--º is displayed.
If one of these error messages appear, see your dealer.
Trip Computer
There are five trip computer displays which may be
stepped through by pushing the MODE button. The
information will appear in the following order:
AVG ECON (Average Fuel Economy): This shows
the average fuel economy since the last reset.
INST ECON (Instantaneous Fuel Economy): This
shows fuel economy for the most recent second
of driving.
RANGE (Trip Range): This shows the estimated
distance that can be traveled with the remaining fuel.
The fuel economy used to calculate range is based on
the last few hours of driving.
FUEL USED (Trip Fuel Used): This shows the
accumulated fuel used since the last reset.
AVG SPEED (Average Speed): This shows the
average speed since the last reset.
Resetting the Trip Computer
Press and hold the MODE and E/M buttons for at least
two seconds. The reset is acknowledged with the display
showing all segments on briefly. A reset can only be
done in AVG ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED
displays. AVG ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED
can be reset independently. Only the mode that is
displayed will be reset.
